Bohan Yang
About Bohan Yang
Bohan Yang is a Research Associate at Harvard Business School with extensive experience in research and data analysis across various institutions. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business/Managerial Economics from Renmin University of China and a Master's degree from the University of Chicago, and he will pursue a PhD at Kellogg School of Management.
Current Position at Harvard Business School
Bohan Yang currently works as a Research Associate at Harvard Business School. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to various research initiatives and projects in Boston, Massachusetts. His role involves applying his expertise in political economy and economics of innovation.
Previous Research Experience
Bohan Yang has extensive research experience, having worked as a Research Assistant at several institutions. He was a Research Assistant at the Development Innovation Lab and the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics in Chicago from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant at Renmin University of China for one year from 2019 to 2020 and at Peking University for one year from 2020 to 2021.
Educational Background
Bohan Yang has a solid educational foundation in business and economics. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business/Managerial Economics from Renmin University of China. He also completed a Master's degree in MAPSS at the University of Chicago. Furthermore, he studied as an exchange student at City University of Hong Kong, focusing on Business.
Internship and Work Experience
In addition to his research roles, Bohan Yang has gained practical experience through various internships and positions. He worked as a Data Science Intern at DiDi for three months in 2021 in Beijing. He also held a position as an Analyst at Dongxing Securities Co., Ltd. for two months in 2018. His experience includes a brief stint as a Writer at Phoenix TV in 2018.
Research Interests and Methodologies
Bohan Yang is passionate about utilizing causal inference methods and innovative data approaches to address significant questions in the social sciences. His research interests encompass political economy, the economics of innovation, and development economics, reflecting his commitment to rigorous analysis in these fields.